185: How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest [Part 1] with Shannon Crow

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 185: How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest [Part 1] with Shannon Crow   Description: Being a guest on a podcast is a great way to showcase your offering or expertise, while connecting with more of your ideal client. But with podcasters getting hundreds (or thousands) of pitches, how can you stand out from the crowd and get booked as a podcast guest? Seasoned podcasters Amanda Kingsmith, Mado Hesselink, and Amanda McKinney join Shannon to share their tips and insights to get yourself on some podcasts.   Amanda Kingsmith is the host of MBOm: Mastering the Business of Yoga, World Wanderers and Matcha Mornings. Mado Hesselink hosts Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast, and Amanda McKinney who hosts Marketing Yoga with Confidence. Together with Shannon, these ladies have a wealth of experience to help you navigate getting booked on a podcast.   They share their best suggestions to take your podcast pitch to the next level, what topics you should be talking about, and even which podcasts you should be reaching out to. Tune in to find out more about how to be a great guest on the podcast after you get booked, how to promote the episode when it goes live, and more.   If you have ever wanted to be on a podcast but didn't know how or where to start, this episode is for you.   Key Takeaways: [1:51] When did you start listening to podcasts? Shannon shares how she got into podcasting, and some of the benefits she has seen from it [3:01] Amanda McKinney explains why one of the bonuses of being on podcasts is connecting with the podcast host. [4:45] Shannon has a gift for you! [8:12] Want a shout-out on the podcast? Leave Shannon a review! [9:47] Think about the podcasts you love listening to, and what draws you to them. The first step to pitching a podcast is listening to them to make sure you have something to offer the listeners and that it's a good fit for you. [10:25] Mado has some tips on where to start with your search for a suitable podcast. [11:12] Once you find some podcasts, make a list of these podcasts. [11:57] What topic will you be speaking about as a guest? [16:05] What are some ideas to stand out when making a pitch to be a podcast guest? [18:09] You can easily pitch to be on a podcast on your own! Amanda Kingsmith has some tips. [19:59] How should you prepare for the interview on a podcast? [22:07] Avoid being a boring guest - Amanda Kingsmith shares how. [24:07] Marketing the episode will serve your business and the podcast host! How can you market and share your episode? [28:36] Mado gives us a summary of how to get booked as a podcast guest. [29:41] Shannon shares some final thoughts on getting on a podcast.   Links: Pitch Perfect Masterclass / Training How to Get On a Podcast - Discount Code: TCYT50 Amanda Kingsmith MBOm: Mastering the Business of Yoga Podcast World Wanderers Podcast  Matcha Mornings Podcast  Mado Hesselink The Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast Amanda McKinney Marketing Yoga with Confidence Podcast The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 177: How to Connect (aka Network) with Natalie Eckdahl Loom BombBomb The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 179: Get Confident with Video with Alicia Berruti Shannon Crow on Instagram Podcast Application Form (The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast) The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 054: Launching a Podcast and Facebook Group with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 005: Set and Achieve Big Goals with Natalie Eckdahl 1:1 Consultation with Shannon   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity   Quotes from this episode: "A huge benefit of being on a podcast is the connection to the host and to other people." - Amanda McKinney   "There are three sides to this connection - the host, the guest and most important, the listeners." - Shannon Crow   "You don't need to hire a booking company. As Amanda Kingsmith said, she prefers a personal pitch. Often, I do as well, and I know it's the same for many podcasters." - Shannon Crow   "With your space, it is really essential that you're in a quiet place with good WiFi." - Amanda Kingsmith